Bee Experience at Eve's Hill Farm

Eve's Hill Farm is the perfect location for our Bee Experience. Situated in Booton, just outside Reepham, Eve's Hill Farm is a 100 hectare mixed family farming business run by Jeremy and Kathryn Buxton. Their focus is on the principles of regenerative agriculture. As well as livestock, Jeremy and Kathryn have expanded the business to include a glamping site, farm shop and an enclosed dog field. They also run seasonal markets, featuring the best local producers and crafters.

You can find out more about the farm by going to: www.eveshill.uk

Our Bee Experience!

Come and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of bees. Our bee experiences will give you an insight into these fascinating creatures. If you're just curious about bees, or are thinking of taking up beekeeping, our fun and interactive sessions are for you! Your session will last approximately 2 hours and we'll cover the following:

An introduction to the workings of a beehive including the lifecycle and the tasks they perform.
The importance of bees to our eco-system
How bees make honey

It will then be time to get into a bee suit and up close with the bees. You'll have the opportunity to inspect a frame to look for eggs, larvae and of course, locate the queen!

After the hive inspection you will learn about different types of honey and of course, try a sample or two! Light refreshments will be provided,

Bee Experience FAQ's

Cost: £65 per adult / £20 per child (minimum age of 6)

How do I book? You can book tickets directly via our dedicated events page. If you wish buy a gift voucher, please purchase a voucher via our online shop. Vouchers can then be redeemed by completing our online booking form (please be sure to check the Events page for up to date availability).

Can I buy A Bee Experience as a gift? Yes! Gift Vouchers are available in our online shop and valid for 12 months.

What should I bring? Please bring proof of booking. We will provide a bee suit and gloves. We have a wide range of sizes available and will send you size details prior to the event. You will need to bring sensible, fully enclosed footwear. Wellies are ideal and walking boots are also a good option. Trainers/canvas shoes will not be suitable. Please also wear long trousers and a long-sleeved top to wear under the bees uit. There are changing facilities at the farm if you need to use them and we have secure facilitie to store any valuables.. Please avoid wearing perfume and refrain from eating bananas prior to your visit.

What is the group size: We keep group sizes to a maximum of 8-10 to ensure everyone can participate.

Who is the experience suitable for? Our bee experience is suitable for young and old. Please note anyone one under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult (one adult per child). Please note the .minimum age for children is 6

Will I get stung? You will be well protected with our beesuit and gloves and our bees have a nice calm temperament. However, we cannot guarantee you will not get stung. If you are allergic to stings, this is not the right experience for you.

Will the weather affect the session? We will avoid postponing sessions wherever possible and are geared up for poorer weather. Please see below our terms and conditions in the event of postponement.

Bee Experience Terms and Conditions

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Sorry, but no children under 6 years of age.

Cancellations & Refunds

We endeavour to be flexible and accommodate your requirements. Our general cancellation and refund policy is outlined below. This helps us to ensure event bookings run smoothly, places are not wasted and our customers have the best access to our events. We appreciate things can sometimes happen at short notice - please contact us if this is case and we will do our best to help.

In general, however:

Bee Experience vouchers should be used by the date to which they are valid.
KK Bees staff may, at their discretion, extend vouchers in exceptional circumstances
Vouchers are non-refundable, however experiences can be rescheduled up to 30 days before the event, subject to an Admin Fee of £5.
Failure to turn up on the day is treated as a ‘no show’ and the place is forfeited without refund

Postponement

Beekeeping is weather dependent, and whilst we will do everything to ensure our experiences go ahead, there may be occasions when we have to postpone due to unsuitable weather conditions. We aim to give us much notice as possible, but please be aware we may have to postpone on the day itself. We will offer an alternative date and refunds will not be given until further dates have been explored. KK Bees is not liable for any losses incurred as a result of postponement, even when postponement is on the day. By purchasing a Bee Experience you understand that the event is weather dependent and may get cancelled at short notice.